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SB56 OBL

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

107,940 mi
Last recorded107,940 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 OBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 105,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and nsr and osr lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil low in engine

Fail 22 Apr 2024 105,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and nsr and osr lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil low in engine

Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,605 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S REAR ARMs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S REAR ARMs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 100,605 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S REAR ( TO CHASSIS ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S REAR ( TO CHASSIS ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S REAR ARMs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S REAR ARMs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,894 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 92,289 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak driveshaft seal ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,524 miles

Front wrong size tyres fitted accross front axle

Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2017 81,524 miles

Front wrong size tyres fitted accross front axle

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fit incorrectly and worn edge out (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,832 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres word bald on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,787 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,268 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,762 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 29,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 27,771 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SB56 OBL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB56 OBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB56 OBL is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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